Al khidmat foundation
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The Al-Khidmat Foundation claims to be the biggest, most comprehensive and best organised network providing humanitarian services across Pakistan
. It is registered with the Government of Pakistan as a non-governmental organisation (NGO) under the Societies Act XXI of 1860. , its president is Naimatullah Khan
, advocate and ex-Nazim
(Mayor) of Karachi
. Its sole aim is service to humanity without discrimination by religion, race, cast, sect, language, or political affiliation. The Al-Khidmat Foundation has also helped people affected by natural calamities like earthquakes and floods, and in the settling of displaced persons and refugees nationally and internationally.
and West Pakistan
as early as 1951. At that time, very few relief and welfare organisations were working across East and West Pakistan.
The Al-Khidmat Foundation took its present name and form in 1992 and was registered with the Government of Pakistan as an NGO under the Societies ACT XXI of 1860.
in Afghanistan, mobile dispensaries, orphan sponsorhip projects, provision of clean drinking water in remote areas, subsidized vaccination against Hepatitis B, emergency relief in the form of dry rations, tents, blankets, building materials, medicines, medical aid, Ramadan gifts, Eid packages, Christmas gifts, Qurbani
programmes, free veterinary camps at remote locations, ambulance services and blood banks.
. Al-Khidmat is reported to have provided over 10,000 shelters and makeshift homes for those affected.
Millions people of Azad Kashmir affected in Earth Quack, in this bad situation when people of Azad Kashmir alive, youngers of Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan & Kashmir, supported them, and develop there life in this bad situation.
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan is proud of Pakistan they do work for poor humanity all arround the Pakistan.
, Bajaur
and elsewhere, needed transport for evacuation, food, temporary shelter, healthcare and other emergency needs. Al-Khidmat, with its teams of volunteers, established many camps for these internally displaced persons (IDPs). Hundreds of vehicles were provided for them. With the support of doctors of the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association
(PIMA), several emergency medical centers were established. An ambulance service was also started for sick IDPs. A countrywide donation campaign was started to collect funds for the work. The relief operation is still ongoing.
. A large number of Al-Khidmat volunteers, vehicles and ambulances took part in rescue operations in different areas, saving numerous lives and helping to evacuate stranded populations from flooded places. Over 22,000 volunteers took part in the relief efforts, establishing approximately 1000 relief camps and around 700 medical camps in the affected areas.
who were affected by the flood.
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. It is registered with the Government of Pakistan as a non-governmental organisation (NGO) under the Societies Act XXI of 1860. , its president is Naimatullah Khan
Naimatullah Khan
Niamthullah Khan was the Nazim of largest city of Pakistan, Karachi from August 2001-June 2005. He graduated from Punjab University with a Masters in Journalism and a Law Degree from Karachi University. He is lawyer by profession. He is the chairman of the biggest NGO of Pakistan, Alkhidmat...
, advocate and ex-Nazim
Nazim
A nazim is the coordinator of cities and towns in Pakistan. Nazim is the title in Urdu of the chief elected official of a local government in Pakistan, such as a district, tehsil, union council, or village council....
(Mayor) of Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
. Its sole aim is service to humanity without discrimination by religion, race, cast, sect, language, or political affiliation. The Al-Khidmat Foundation has also helped people affected by natural calamities like earthquakes and floods, and in the settling of displaced persons and refugees nationally and internationally.
History
The work of Al-Khidmat started with the inception of Pakistan, when thousands of families were driven out of their homes and villages without food, shelter or security. It was an extraordinary migration, needing relief operations as a priority. The Al-Khidmat Foundation had spread its network into most parts of EastEast Pakistan
East Pakistan was a provincial state of Pakistan established in 14 August 1947. The provincial state existed until its declaration of independence on 26 March 1971 as the independent nation of Bangladesh. Pakistan recognized the new nation on 16 December 1971. East Pakistan was created from Bengal...
and West Pakistan
West Pakistan
West Pakistan , common name West-Pakistan , in the period between its establishment on 22 November 1955 to disintegration on December 16, 1971. This period, during which, Pakistan was divided, ended when East-Pakistan was disintegrated and succeeded to become which is now what is known as Bangladesh...
as early as 1951. At that time, very few relief and welfare organisations were working across East and West Pakistan.
The Al-Khidmat Foundation took its present name and form in 1992 and was registered with the Government of Pakistan as an NGO under the Societies ACT XXI of 1860.
Projects
The philosophy of the projects undertaken by the Al-Khidmat Foundation is to serve humanity in whatever way is possible. Ongoing projects include education for girls and boys in backward areas of Pakistan. Approximately 1,200 schools exist all over the country. Al-Khidmat has also supported ladies' vocational centres, adult literacy, women's empowerment projects, hospitals, refugee care programmes, prisoners' welfare, renovation of Nangarhar UniversityNangarhar University
Nangarhar University is a government-funded higher learning institution in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. It is the second largest university in Afghanistan. It has approximately 250 faculty and 3,500 students....
in Afghanistan, mobile dispensaries, orphan sponsorhip projects, provision of clean drinking water in remote areas, subsidized vaccination against Hepatitis B, emergency relief in the form of dry rations, tents, blankets, building materials, medicines, medical aid, Ramadan gifts, Eid packages, Christmas gifts, Qurbani
Qurbani
Qurbān is the sacrifice of a livestock animal during Eid ul-Adha. The word form was borrowed from Hebrew qorbān "offering" and Syriac qurbānā "sacrifice", etymologised through the cognate Arabic triliteral as "a way or means of approaching someone"....
programmes, free veterinary camps at remote locations, ambulance services and blood banks.
Women wing
A women's wing of the Al-Khidmat Foundation, the Al-Khidmat Women Trust, was established in 1980. , it has centres in six cities in Pakistan.Relief operations during 2005 earthquake
Alongside other NGOs, the Al-Khidmat Foundation participated in relief operations for the victims of the 2005 earthquake2005 Kashmir earthquake
The 2005 Kashmir earthquake was a major earthquake centered in Pakistan-administered Kashmir known as Azad Kashmir, near the city of Muzaffarabad, affecting Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It occurred at 08:52:37 Pakistan Standard Time on 8 October 2005...
. Al-Khidmat is reported to have provided over 10,000 shelters and makeshift homes for those affected.
Millions people of Azad Kashmir affected in Earth Quack, in this bad situation when people of Azad Kashmir alive, youngers of Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan & Kashmir, supported them, and develop there life in this bad situation.
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan is proud of Pakistan they do work for poor humanity all arround the Pakistan.
Relief operations during 2009 NWFP operation
With the start of military operations against militants in the northern part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (the North-West Frontier Province – NWFP), over 2.5 million people were left homeless. The area was evacuated by security forces at only minutes' notice. These homeless Pakistanis, from Swat, Deer, Boner, the Malakand AgencyMalakand Agency
The Malakand Agency was one of the Tribal Areas in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan until 1970. It included the princely states of Chitral, Dir and Swat, and an area around the Malakand Fort known as the Malakand Protected Area.In 1970, following the abolition of the princely states,...
, Bajaur
Bajaur
Bajaur or Bajur or Bajour is an Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Smallest of the agencies in FATA, it has a hilly terrain. According to the 1998 census, the population was 595,227 but other more recent estimates it has grown to 757,000...
and elsewhere, needed transport for evacuation, food, temporary shelter, healthcare and other emergency needs. Al-Khidmat, with its teams of volunteers, established many camps for these internally displaced persons (IDPs). Hundreds of vehicles were provided for them. With the support of doctors of the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association is the largest organization of Muslim doctors of Pakistan. Since its foundation in 1979 PIMA membership has steadily grown and now stands at over 3500 full members. PIMA is a registered NGO with its own Constitution...
(PIMA), several emergency medical centers were established. An ambulance service was also started for sick IDPs. A countrywide donation campaign was started to collect funds for the work. The relief operation is still ongoing.
Relief operations during the 2010 floods
With a large force of volunteers, the Al-Khidmat Foundation provided emergency assistance to the areas affected by the 2010 Pakistan floods2010 Pakistan floods
The 2010 Pakistan floods began in late July 2010, resulting from heavy monsoon rains in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan regions of Pakistan and affected the Indus River basin. Approximately one-fifth of Pakistan's total land area was underwater, approximately...
. A large number of Al-Khidmat volunteers, vehicles and ambulances took part in rescue operations in different areas, saving numerous lives and helping to evacuate stranded populations from flooded places. Over 22,000 volunteers took part in the relief efforts, establishing approximately 1000 relief camps and around 700 medical camps in the affected areas.
Japanese Government donation
In the wake of 2010 floods in Pakistan, the Japanese Government provided valuable financial support to the Al-Khidmat Foundation to support the people of CharsaddaCharsadda
Charsadda is a town and headquarters of Charsadda District, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located at 34°8'43N 71°43'51E with an altitude of 276 metres and lies 29 kilometres from the provincial capital - Peshawar....
who were affected by the flood.